Republic of Pentium
Republic of Pentium | |
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 1822 Flag after unification | |
| Motto: Courage in Every Heart, Unity in Every Hand | |
| Anthem: Dreaming of the Sun | |
| Capital | Whedon's Row |
| Largest city | Saltbrook Channel |
| Official languages | Pentian |
| Other languages | Mesean, Anglish |
| Ethnic groups |
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| Demonym(s) | Pentians |
| Government | Federal Republic |
| Iain Callahan | |
| Independence | |
| Area | |
• Total | 87,500 km2 (33,800 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 37,500,000 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2024 estimate |
• Total | 795.863 billion |
• Per capita | $21,170 |
| Gini (2024) | 29.20 low |
| HDI (2024) | 0.873 very high |
| Currency | Pentian Dollar (PTD) |
| Time zone | UTC +2 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | PT |
The Republic of Pentium (Pentian: Poblachd na Coavia) is a nation located in Eastern Argis, its closest neighbors to the west being Gotneska. To the South is the Geltic Sea and to the west is the Cetan Sea. Pentium has a total land area of 87,500 km2 (33,800 sq mi), making it one of the smaller nations on the Argic continent. Pentium has a population reaching approximately 37,500,000, making it one of the most populated nations in its local area. The nation is subdivided into 7 administrative zones that each form regional governments that are responsible for tasks that are delegated from the federal government and to follow their own agendas. Pentium has long been inhabited by a mixture of local peoples and peoples who migrated into the area for its preferable climate and fertile land, the mixing of these peoples and the native population has been a process that has been ongoing for thousands of years of the nations history. The oldest surviving records are dated to 200 BCE, written by proto-Gelts that inhabited the area. Pentium is a democratic republic, it was previously a absolute monarchy before it was abolished. The countries head of state, and head of government is the President, and holds office based off their ability to command the confidence of the elected house. The Republic has one official language, and two commonly spoken second languages.
Geography
Pentium is one of the smaller countries on Eurth, however is positioned in an important geographic area of the Argic continent and is relatively isolated from most other nations save for its neighbors. Most trade has been done via sea travel, as the costs and time to get across vast distances were heavily reduced instead of sending trucks or carriages across the entire span of the continent. Pentium can be divided into three physiographic regions: the Rolling Hills, around the northern and middle parts of the country, the Mercy's River lowlands and the Exterior planes which covers a part of the country between the coast and rolling hills.
Climate
The entirety of Pentium is between two similar types of climate, with the eastern part of the country experiencing warmer temperatures than the west. While the west experiences more cold months than the east. Both are humid, wet climates and snow doesn't stick around often.
History
Prehistory
The earliest recorded records that Pentian historians have access too are dated from 200 BCE and are theorized to be authored by the pre-Gelts that inhabited much of the northern parts of Argis. Records from other nations archives point towards Geltic settlement going farther back than Pentium's records, however it is known that these people settled down over most of the continent and would begin to form settlements that would provide the beginnings of an inhabited far east in Argis. Much of early Pentian history was defined by city states, places like Whedon's Row and Riversguard were centrally important cities during this era. Small kingdoms and fiefs existed within the modern Pentian borders but were generally isolationist or insular states that didn't interact often with each other beyond trading. This period of relative peace and calm would be interrupted in 932 CE. When several raids from mercenaries and rival clans from the west would begin raiding the peninsula.
North River Federation
A series of conflicts against rival clans and hired mercenaries caused several large and small city states to band together into the precursor to Pentium in 935, forming the North River Federation as a response, the entity would successfully defend its borders during The Troubles and beyond. Expanding across the peninsula in order to provide protection and trade among the Geltic population. The Federation would last for nearly 900 years, setting the framework for the Modern Republic to take form.
Western Invasions
During the history of the Federation, there were two large invasions from the western part of the peninsula. The first saw the founding of the Federation itself and the foundation of the House of Callahan, one of the great houses of Pentium. It would take roughly two decades for this first conflict to come to a close. Once it completed however, the North River Federation was left as the dominant power of its local area and began an era of prosperity spanning roughly 200 years, ending The Troubles.
The second invasion would end the Era of Calm within the Federation, as a second campaign against the Federation was launched with the assistance of the Southern States that inhabited the southern costal regions of the Peninsula. While the Federation would once again push out the rival clans and mercenaries from the west, losses in the south were incurred from this second conflict.
Republic of Pentium
The modern Republic was founded after the August Protests developed into full on revolts within major cities, a zeitgeist having formed around the idea of Ancaster Pentium's idea to form a republic after the close of the second western invasion. During a period of disenfranchisement imposed by the king at the time. A revolt at Riversguard caused the collapse of local government, and a take over of the city by republican revolutionaries with the assistance of elements of Federation forces.
Cities Revolt
Several revolts across the Federation rose in rebellion against the Monarchy, while several of these would by put down by the king himself. The defenders of Riversguard, now Saltbrook Channel managed to defeat the King in battle and capture him along with his generals. Forcing an abdication, the country would be ruled by a council of revolutionaries in Saltbrook Channel. This group would write a constitution and safeguard institutions from collapse. In 1821, Pentium succeeded the North River Federation as the ruling state over the peninsula and the banner of the Republic would be instituted in 1822.
The Great War
A conflict spanning almost 60 years of brutal fighting between Pentium and the Southern Union, starting in 1905 when the Southern Union declared war on Pentium. Early losses for Pentium caused several old and historic cities to be lost to the Union, the battles within these cities saw many historical records destroyed or stolen. Several advances in technology within both states, imports from other nations and innovation would eventually see Pentium win a costly naval engagement that allowed them to cut off the Union from external supply and see victory in 1964.
Isolation
The war had cost the Republic dearly, however the Peninsula was now under their control exclusively. The country would isolate itself from foreign states for many decades as it repaired itself and its industries. The isolation caused many of its external contacts to move on to other places, but it was deemed a required measure to ensure the nation could maintain itself after the war without external interference.
Modern Day
The country would reopen itself into the international community in 2004, but would remain relatively isolated for a decade due to an unwillingness to invest after the isolation period's uncertainty and unknown track record for FDI. In 2014, a monetary crisis would see the government bailed out by corporations in exchange for additional powers within the halls of power, the agreement was far from ideal, however with a total collapse of the state on the horizon there was little in the way of viable alternatives. The corporations traded capital and liquid cash for a voice in parliament.
Imperfect Stability
For six years, corporations were able to stabilize the economy and improve the quality of life for the average citizen. Which saw the idea of a corporate run government grow in popularity, the election in 2016 election saw 32% of parliament go to the Sunhaven Corporate Concern party. However this honeymoon period would begin to wane in 2020, where the party would lose 10 points in parliament to independent candidates and other parties like Conservative Party of Pentium, Pentium Liberal Party. Tensions would rise further until July 2023, when Iain Callahan the president of the Republic tore up the Sunhaven accords.
Civil War
After the destruction of the Sunhaven accords, leading members of the SCC declared a rebellion to restore the agreement. While no elements of the Warden Defense Corp joined them, especially after years of neglect. However, the vast financial resources that they wielded allowed for them to hire several mercenary companies to support their cause. They would attempt a decapitation strike in Whedon's Row, and after several months of protracted siege they were thrown back from the walls of the city with the assistance of navy marines and bomber aircraft. Ending the civil war and beginning a period of rebuilding within the nation.
Politics
Government
Parliament of Pentium | |
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| 51st Parliament | |
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| Type | |
| Houses | House of Pentium |
| History | |
| Founded | 1822 |
| Leadership | |
President | President Iain Callahan, Conservative Party of Pentium since 2023 |
Official Opposition | Hon. Lachlan MacLeod, Pentium Liberals since 2020 |
Party Leader | Hon. Brigid MacKinnon, Reformed Sunhaven Party since 2023 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 380 |
| CPP (140) | |
| PL (84) | |
| IND (114) | |
| RSP (42) | |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 2023 |
| Meeting place | |
| Whedon's Row | |
Pentium operates under a hybrid democratic republic system form of government. Its political system is characterized by a separation of powers among three main branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Each system is intertwined with themselves, and share the governance of the nation between themselves in a system of checks and balances to ensure that one branch of government doesn't overtake another or overstep its authority.
Executive Branch
The executive branch of government is made up of two parts, the President and his Cabinet. Both fill different roles in their positions, and have different powers and responsibilities. The President is the head of state and government in one, having a vote and the ability to put forth legislation like any other kind of MP. The President has the ability to veto any bill that he deems, but a veto can be overturned with a simple majority vote by the legislative body, or by an order from the supreme court if it is found to be against the constitution.
The Cabinet are also members of parliament but are given additional authority to oversee departments that run critical services and industries. Such as Defense, Economics, Public Services and Agriculture. Members of cabinet bear responsibility if they are selected and accept the nomination to be elevated to the position, any cabinet nominations must be approved by the Legislative Branch by a majority vote in Parliament.
Legislative
The Legislative branch is what creates bills, motions and acts as the voice of the people within Pentium. There are 390 seats that represent the interests of Pentians across the nation, having roughly one seat per 100,000 people. Several parties exist within the halls of Parliament, however the majority of seats within Pentium have been independent MPs focused on representing the interests of their towns or communities. The Legislation has the sole authority to approve nominated candidates for higher offices, revoke presidential vetos and impeach the President or his Cabinet members should they act against the interest of the Republic and its people.
Judicial
The Judicial branch has far less ties to the Legislation, however it acts as the highest legal authority in the Republic and has the ability to strike down legislation that it deems against the constitution or violates the freedoms and rights of Pentian citizens. Its members are appointed to their positions, which requires a vote in Parliament to have them put onto the seats of the court, of which there are 7. The justices must have an education in law, and experience in the field before they can be entered as candidates.
Regional Governments
The Regional governments of Pentium are 9 smaller governments that work with the federal government to maintain services and coverage for federal and regional initiatives. These regional governments have the authority to write their own local legislation, enforce federal and regional law with their own regional enforcement agents. They are also responsible for education, environmental regulation, agriculture and infrastructure. These governments elect their own representatives that operate a regional government to oversee the people and the responsibilities laid out for them by the federal government. To pay for these initiatives, the regional governments are authorized to levy taxes and will receive federal funding to assist in meeting their goals. They follow a similar system to the three branches of the federal system, but at a lower level of authority.
Municipal Governments
Municipal governments are countless, but are typically managed by a council and mayor that works to maintain local roads, hydro, police and fire services, garbage disposal and public transportation. They are also approved to levy taxes, but only on certain items and things. They are also able to receive federal funding for projects and goals, and will typically interact with both regional and federal governments on a regular basis.
Foreign Relations
Pentium has been in isolation for many years, but has opened itself up for trade and negotiations in the last few decades after its recovery from its civil war. Hisera has proved to be a lucrative trading partner and friendly state on the Argic continent. Pentium is currently on the Assembled Nations Security Council as a temporary member, and is a member state of the Assembled Nations. Pentium looks for more allies and friendly nations on Eurth.
Military and Peacekeeping
The Warden Defense Corp is the armed forces of Pentium, beyond its domestic responsibilities the WDC is not currently engaged in any deployments beyond peacekeeping at the moment. Mostly due to its current extensive modernization plans, and long-standing lack of funding. It has been roughly a year since funding has been reapproved for the military past, allowing further degradation. The nation employs a 215,000 active duty professional volunteers and a further 315,000 reservists who can be called upon during times of war or natural disaster. It is split into 3 branches that operate with each other. The Warden Land Army, Warden Navy and Warden Airforce and has recently begun receiving 36.25 Billion in funding to modernize the nation's defense capabilities.
In 2024, Pentium was selected as a temporary member of the Assembled Nations Security Council, the Warden Defense Corp has deployed 5000 soldiers to Velaharia after its governmental collapse and reformation as a democratic state to assist in restoring order, distributing aid and ensuring a peaceful transition of power.
Economy
Pentium has a well developed mixed market economy, the worlds 18th largest economy as of 2024. Despite a period of unrest, the Pentian Economy has recovered and returned in force. It is excelling in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing with contributions from service industries, tourism, IT and energy. The Pentian has seen large boosts in recent years from previous administrations and new trade deals in Hisera, with Pentian construction companies beginning to contribute more frequently to the economy from domestic and international contracts. With new regulations coming into assist in keeping the market competitive.
The Central Bank of Pentium keeps a good handle on managing inflation, interest rates and monetary policy. Corruption was rising in the last few years up until the civil war, many people who believed they could get ahead in the chaos with little repercussion were proven wrong, causing corruption to drop to a low level.
Trade with Hisera after the agreement to open up each others markets and provide assistance to several industries has grown Pentium's global market access and opened new markets to sell products to, from both nationalized and privatized businesses, the lessened tariffs have encouraged businesses to export more and import more for cheaper. Allowing the economies of both nations to grow modestly.
Demographics
In 2024 Pentium enumerated a total population of 37,593,757 an increase of around 2.8% over the 2022 figure. The main drivers of population growth are natural growth, many people have felt a renewed sense of hope in their nation and since the civil war things have been generally going well and steady. Driving more families to form, and more children to be had among the Pentian population. The majority of Pentian's report living in family homes, followed up by those living alone and in apartment or town housing.
Ethnicity
The majority of Pentians are born and raised within Pentium, beyond the groups of various migrants there does exist a remnant of the old Southern Union within Pentium. Known as the Meseans within the Pentian language and are the ethnic population of the Southern parts of the peninsula, while they mostly fled after the capitulation of the Southern Union a significant portion of the population stayed put. Despite the bitter enmity shared between the two nations, Meseans were granted the same freedoms and rights as Pentians should they accept citizenship within the Republic. Those who have, enjoy what the modern state have to offer. Several MPs, industry leaders and military officers are Mesean and have worked closely with their Pentian counterparts.
Language
There are 3 widely spoken languages within Pentium. Pentian is the main spoken language and the only official language within the nation, spoken by the majority of the population. It is the language that all services are offered in by default and is the mother tongue of 75% of the population. Anglish is another commonly spoken language among Pentians, typically as a second language especially within the larger cities where tourism is greatest and can be best used to help people enjoy their time in Pentium. It is also somewhat familiar to the Pentian language. The last commonly spoke language is Mesean, a minor language that exists mostly in the south of the nation. Some services are offered in Mesean on southern regions and cities, such as Blemish but it is a shrinking language. The mother tongue of about 6% of the total population.
